TIGERS MARTIAL ARTS
A welcoming first martial arts experience for ages 4 and 5. Through fun, structured drills, young children build focus, listening, coordination, and the kind of confidence that comes from doing hard things — one small step at a time.
BOOK THE FIRST STEP
Tell us who's joining and a day that works, and we'll reach out to confirm — or call us directly at 551-209-9510.
"I CAN DO HARD THINGS."
If your child is nervous about trying something new, that's normal — and it's welcome here. We don't expect a 4-year-old to walk in confident. We help them build it. They start with the simplest movement, get a high five, try again, and slowly realize they can do more than they thought. Belonging is given the moment they walk in. The rest is earned, gently, at their pace.
CONFIDENCE ISN'T GIVEN. IT'S BUILT.
No one walks in feeling ready. Readiness is what you build, one step at a time, inside a room that expects effort — not perfection.
Start
Begin with beginner-friendly instruction. No experience expected, no judgment — just a clear first move anyone can make.
Practice
Repeat the fundamentals with partners at your level until they start to feel natural instead of awkward.
Get coached
Instructors watch, adjust, and explain why a movement works — and when it doesn't — so you understand, not just copy.
Face a challenge
Take on a manageable drill that stretches your current ability without overwhelming it. Hard enough to matter, not so hard it breaks you.
Improve
Feel the difference between last week and this week. Small wins stack into real skill you can feel under pressure.
Recognize progress
Mark what you earned. Belonging is given the moment you walk in — achievement is something you built, rep by rep.
THE TIGERS CURRICULUM
Listening & focus
Following instructions, staying with a task, and paying attention — the same skills that help at home and in school.
Coordination & balance
Basic movement, body control, and spatial awareness through drills that feel like play.
Basic martial arts
Simple blocks, kicks, and stances taught at a pace a young child can actually do.
Self-control
Learning to wait your turn, try again after a miss, and use your body calmly.
THREE VALUES WE LIVE BY
The standard isn't a rank or a belt. It's how we train — and how we treat each other. Excellence means effort and attention, not perfection.
Relentless
Take the next step.Progress isn't about being perfect. It's about showing up again after a hard day, a missed technique, or a tough round. Relentless means you keep stepping — one rep, one class, one try at a time.
Integrity
Own your actions.We tell the truth about our effort — to ourselves and our training partners. Integrity means owning mistakes, making them right, and training honestly even when no one is watching.
Excellence
Give your best attention and effort.Excellence isn't perfection. It's the choice to be fully present and give your best effort right now — on the days you feel strong and the days you don't. Attention and effort, repeated, become a standard.
MORE CAPABLE ON THE MAT. MORE CONFIDENT IN LIFE.
The skills your child practices on the mat are the same ones that help them off it — not because we promise a transformation, but because effort and attention, repeated, show up everywhere.
At home
Listening the first time, trying again after a hard moment, and using words instead of frustration.
At school
Sitting with attention, following directions, and feeling proud of trying something new.
With friends
Taking turns, being kind, and knowing it's okay to keep practicing when something is hard.
REAL TRAINING, REAL CARE.
Tigers classes are taught by Master Chris Heiser and the team — patient, consistent, and present for every child in the room. We celebrate effort, not perfection, and we help each young student feel like they belong before we ask them to try.
Tigers Martial Arts · Ages 4–5
Walk-ins welcome. We recommend booking The First Step ahead of time so we can place you in the right class.
| Day | Class Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BECOME SOMEONE YOU'RE PROUD TO BE.
Book The First Step for your 4–5 year old — a 45-minute introductory experience with patient, beginner-friendly instruction. No experience needed.